IMPROVING OUR LIVES THROUGH POSITIVE RELATING !!!

The Sun began its transit through the charming, social but sometimes indecisive sign of Libra today September 22nd at 10:49 AM EDT ... also known as the Autumnal Equinox - equal day and equal night - Summer 2012 is officially OVER - onward to colder weather - YEAH !!! ... ok, I hear a few BOOS out there !!! ... the Sun in Libra must shine through cooperation, diplomacy, competition- one on one, and through aesthetic channels ... Libra is all about bringing things into balance and sometimes the desire to do so can create a situation where one continually bounces back and forth trying to come to a decision ... Libra is the 7th sign of the natural zodiac ... it is a masculine, mutable (flexible/changeable), air sign ... its key phrase is "I balance" and its keyword is "Harmony" ... Libra is active, artistic, easygoing, peaceable, admires beauty and harmony, diplomatic, polished and extremely socially inclined ... its symbol is the scales which signifies balance, equilibrium, order and justice ... it is the sign opposite of Aries in the horoscope ... anatomically, Libra rules the lower back and the buttocks, and the kidneys ... natural born Librans are often subject to lower back strain and problems in the lumbar region as well as being subjected to kidney infections ...

Libra is ruled by the planet Venus ... makes sense doesn't it ??? ... Venus represents the social urge as well as sense of values ... Venus rules the throat, chin, cheeks and sense of taste ... Venus is all about relating - not sexually though, and it's about people, art, emotions, marriage, luxury, possessions, pleasure and appreciation ... its keyword is "AFFECTION" ... if you've had a natal chart run, where you find Venus shows what you truly enjoy ...

Libra naturally rules the 2nd house - a house of personal values, substance, earning power, inner talents and resources, need for fulfillment, emotional feelings, sense of self-worth, and a house of personal liberty and material debt ... Libra also naturally rules the 7th house - a house of face-to-face relationships and cooperation - or lack thereof, business and marital partnerships/relationships, divorce, contracts, lawsuits, dealings with the public, open enemies, a house showing what you most lack about yourself, and a house representing your grandparents and anyone who acts as your agent or on your behalf ...

The essence of the Sun in Libra is all about living through relating ... restoring balance or at least trying to do so ... it likes pleasant surroundings, peace and justice, a partner/companion, being gentle and kind, and anything artistic ... it is important to realize under this energy that areas where there is conflict, disharmony or injustice is where the art of Libra energy is greatly needed and ultimately appreciated ... the energy of the Sun in Libra can be expressed in the following ways:

POSITIVE: aesthetic, graceful, peaceful, calm, socially oriented, popular, co-operative, amenable, attractive, refined, subtle manner, high principles, idealistic, socially aspiring and aware, diplomatic, harmless, friendly, a good counselor

NEGATIVE: affected, superficial, non-commital, lazy, lacking self-reliance, indulgent, insincere, vain, easily upset, lacking confidence, compromising, peace at any price, elitist, class-conscious, indecisive, ingratiating, discordant

One of the key roles of Libra is to engage in social activities that blend the rough with the smooth ... one must learn that sensitivity requires both spiritual strength as well as awareness ... ones outward poise will remain intact as long as one learns to be subordinate to ones inner sense of values ... the Sun now joins Mercury and Saturn in the sign of Libra ... and how appropriate that the Sun (representing the ego, the life force, the will) and Mercury (representing thinking, communicating and the capacity to learn) should accompany Saturn as it completes its journey through the sign of Libra which began in October 2009 ... perhaps many of us will be able to understand what the "lesson" has been about and then incorporate it positively in our lives promoting greater personal and spiritual growth !!! ... the Sun will remain in the sign of Libra until October 22nd ... and for now, take the lyrical advice of Stephen Stills and ... love the one(s) you're with !!!!!!

SHAKE ... RATTLE ... ROLL - TRANSFORM & CHANGE !!!

Pluto - associated with death, rebirth, transformation, change, upheavel. healing and renewal -completed its retrograde journey for 2012 today, September 18th at 1:05 AM EDT ... Pluto has been in retrograde motion since April 10th and there undoubtedly has  been a lot of reexamination on many levels of changes both we as individuals and as a society have been involved in ... now that Pluto has stationed back into direct motion things will start to surface that we may have been seeking information about ... secrets will surely begin to be exposed and those involved will most likely be brought into public awareness whether or not it is their desire!!! ... during the retrograde period we have all been trying to understand how we individually impact the Earth and other people as well ... Pluto is still currently in its early transit through the sign of Capricorn - turning direct today at 6 degrees of Capricorn, so there is definitely going to be issues arising concerning big business, the economy and governmental policy changes that affect everyone ... Pluto tends to expose the "dark side" of things and bring it into the light even when it is not what some would like ... we are currently witnessing what could be referred to as the shakedown of governmental lawbreakers ... also people are empowering themselves to make authority serve the true needs of the people and the planet as well ... and ironically Uranus made its second square in its 4 year dance with Pluto but this time the players are in different roles - Pluto is direct and Uranus is retrograde thie time around so it will be interesting to see how the dynamics of this energy play out with the rolse reversed !!! ... between this year and 2015 there will be 7 exact squares between these two movers and shakers so you can bet  THERE WILL BE CHANGE !!! ... interesting to note, these two will both be going in direct motion ONLY once which will occur the last time they square each other on March 17th, 2015 !!! ... this may be the point where the most potent effects of the energy may be felt ...
 

There are two groups of people that are most likely feeling the effects of this powerful shift even though we all will on some level in our lives ... Scorpio born individuals, this is your ruling planet so now it's time to come out of your period of review and reflection which began around April 10th and start implementing changes or be prepared for change and transformation .... my fellow Capricorn individuals, this energy is making an added impact for us as well since Pluto is moving through our birth sign and will not complete its transit through our sign until 2024 due to its lengthy retrograde journeys and slow movement - after all it takes about 248 years to complete one journey around the Sun !!!!

Pluto remains in direct motion until April 12th of 2013 ... So be prepared for transformation, change, upheaval, tearing down and rebirth in your lives - understanding that change and renewal are necessary for personal as well as spiritual growth - but more importantly always be prepared to expect the unexpected ... and now that Pluto has completed its retrograde journey things may truly begin to shake, rattle and roll - TRANSFORM & CHANGE !!!

SPEAK KINDLY AND THINK GOOD THOUGHTS !!!

Mercury begins its transit through the sign of Libra today, September 16th, at 7:22 PM EDT ... harsh words and intimidating comments are seldom or hesitatingly spoken while Mercury moves through this sign - after all, Libra is ruled by Venus which tends to soften and sweeten things while adding charm ... Mercury in Libra produces a mindset that is usually concerned with human relations and psychology and produces a mindset towards balance where both sides of the issue are considered ... it gives an intense curiosity about the thinking and behavior patterns of others - it is very focused on one particular aspect of the mental and emotional plane which is one-to-one relationships ... good communications and happiness in relationships are essential here ... there is a strong sense of justice which tends to make one very honest in their communications ... communications are generally made in a diplomatic, elegant and balanced manner ... feedback from others is a must in order to clarify your opinions ... mentally striving to support your heartfelt principles is often what inspires others with this energy ...

Mercury in Libra likes to consider all sides of an issue before making a final decision - the trap here is that Mercury, finding it difficult to explore any single idea without devoting equal time and energy to the opposite viewpoint and thus becoming distracted by too many facts, may yield indecisiveness which results in the opportunity to act on an issue thus getting lost ... Mercury in Libra also gives an interest to the law and the arts ... it bestows one with charm and diplomacy and gives the ability to communicate adeptly, elegantly, impartially and tactfully ... this energy produces natural born mediators and one who has truly mastered the art of whispering sweet nothings into your ear!!!

The essence of Mercury in Libra is thinking through relating and underlying much of this thinking is a desire for agreement ... it likes an honest reputation, refined minds, good manners, moral justice and likes to learn through interaction with others ... it does not like being underestimated, having no one to talk with, and mob mentality ... as always there are two different kinds of uses with any energy ... as for Mercury in Libra they are:

POSITIVE: agreeable, flexible, diplomatic, prudent, persuasive, charming, well-spoken, communicative, hardworking, disciplined, scholarly, orderly, eclectic, fair judge, good arbitrator, reasonable, team-spirited, principled, honorable, open-minded ...

NEGATIVE: weak-minded, non-commital, turncoat, smooth-talking, insincere, affected, rat-racer, blindly obedient, unoriginal, indecisive, cowardly, phoney, boring, illogical, easily swayed, overly sensitive, flighty, superficial ...

Mercury will now join Saturn already in Libra ... and it would seem appropriate that the Universe would place these two together as Saturn concludes its journey through Libra not to return for about 29 years !!!! ... Perhaps this is the Universe letting us know it is time to seriously think about what Saturn has been trying to teach us concerning partnerships and relationships since the end of October of 2009 !!! ... Mercury remains in the sign of Libra until October 5th - ironically the same day Saturn begins its journey through the sign of Scorpio as well ... this is the next to the last full sign transit of Mercury before it takes its final retrograde journey for 2012 in November  ... Libra born individuals now have a lot to think about during this transit and of course will most likely be shraing it with us in their charming, endearing manner they are usually born with - unless of course the birthchart indicates otherwise ... for all of us, this becomes a period of time when we have the ability to learn to speak more graciously and gently through our communications -

SPEAK KINDLY AND THINK GOOD THOUGHTS !!!

LOVE - THROUGH THE FLAMES OF CREATIVITY AND PASSION !!!

VENUS - began its passionate transit through the dramatic and romantic sign of Leo today, September 6th, at 10:48 AM EDT ... this Venus cares ... it REALLY cares, and will make darn sure you know it .. this energy loves big entrances and high drama ... ultimately, it just outright loves good old-fashioned romance ... it enjoys the limelight, attention, admiration and applause ... it gives a natural magnetism and sex appeal ... others often find the expression of this energy down right exciting ... affection is expressed dramatically and wholeheartedly ... it can make one magnanamous, loyal, playful and magnetic in love ... the handling of money and possessions is usually generous, extravagant, and speculative ... there is a desire for zest, enthusiasm and an adrenaline rush in ones love relationships ... ones pride and urge for recognition affects ones capacity for closeness ... clothes and appearance are also very important with this energy ...

The essence of Venus in Leo is loving through creating ... love "shines" ... it is important to give some form of creative expression to your feelings and passion in relationships ... and even though one is very enthusiastic, there ironically may exist a deep-seated "doubt" of ones own lovability which others cannot detect outwardly from you ... here artistic sense is very strong ... life is frequently viewed as an ongoing creative experience ... at some point, one must ultimately go looking for their inner beauty ... one thing you can be compared with is your self-respect ... what each of us has to give is priceless ... channel the larger than life energy here into larger than life pursuits or pastimes ... love and allow yourself to be loved in return ... this energy likes admiration, mutual respect, lavish parties, showing off ones partner,and old fashioned classic courtship ... it dislikes even the slightest rejection, behavior that is insulting, being "shown up" by others, and a lack luster love ... the energy of Venus in Leo can be expressed in the following ways:

POSITIVE: romantic, ardent, passionate, loyal, artistic, dramatic, entertaining, fun-loving, radiant, outgoing, warm, openly affectionate, charming, attractive, benevolent, gives a lot, social pride, personal pride, fun to be with

NEGATIVE: unrealistic, sexually obsessed, consuming, too loyal, prima donna, overbearing, demanding, inappropriate, self-centered, showy, brassy, flirtatious, seducing, flaunting, expects too much, snobbish, vain, competitive, game-playing

Venus remains in the sign of Leo until October 2nd/3rd depending on the time zone in which you live ... But will we really be able to creatively and romantically express our true feelings of love during this transit of Venus ... true to its cosmic sense of humor, the Universe has placed Saturn in the final 3 degrees of its transit through Libra - which is ruled by Venus - where lessons MUST be learned and applied or we may set ourselves up for great personal disappointment in love and relationships as Saturn will not return to the sign of Libra for roughly 29 years ... but perhaps it is ironic that the end of Saturns transit through Libra coincides with Venus' transit through the sign of Leo ... we now have a chance to discover and face what is truly in our hearts and how to genuinely and creatively express that in our partnerships and relationships, or change in order to make the partnerships/relationships beneficial and provide more positive and personal growth ... 

 

Madonna probably best summed up this energy in her famous song "Burning Up for Your Love" - and that we all will probably be doing on some level of our lives !!! ... Leo born, the social and romantic spotlight is especially shining on you for the next few weeks - enjoy smoldering in the flames of passion - just don't incinerate yourself or anyone else with it !!!

ANALYSIS AND SCRUTINY - CROSSING THE T'S AND DOTTING THE I'S !!!

Mercury began its transit through the highly analytical sign of Virgo yesterday, August 31st, at 10:32 PM EDT ... Mercury is very happy here and functions well as this is one of the two signs it naturally rules - the other being Gemini ... this energy usually gives the mind a rather precise, thorough and analytical ability ... commmuncations are usually logical, helpful, critical, negative, skeptical, practical or humble ... one is apt to put their mind to work doing their job ... this intellect can be solidified through writing or technical crafts, and converting ideas in a tangible form ... there is a talent for organization, but sometimes the discriminating and highly focused mind could get mired in too many details and become excessively critical ... one of the challenges of this energy is to learn to step back and look at the bigger picture in addition to getting immersed in all the fine details ... learning is best achieved in an organized sequence and a logical presentation ... the concern for details can often lead to the syndrome of "not being able to see the forest for the trees" ... there is also likely to be an interest in health, nutrition, competence and ones day to day work ... this Mercury says exactly what it wants to say - no more no less ... it has a quick, dry wit, bestows a fine eye for detail, and usually produces very neat and readable handwriting ... this energy can also make one very skilled with their hands and often craftspeople are born with this energy in their natal chart ...

Mercury in Virgo is very impartial and gets to sorting through all the details to where the logic and precision can discover the heart of the matter ... with this fine intelligence, systematically clarifying and refining information received and understanding the patterns comes naturally ... here we have a logical, analyitcal and practical mind that produces a quick learner ... on the challenging side, Mercury in Virgo can make ones mind so very active with all the extraneous processing that it is sometimes difficult to quiet and still the mind yielding restlessness and/or the inability to sleep ... just ask someone born with Mercury in Virgo !!!

The essence of Mercury in Virgo is thinking through analyzing .. its the pure mind ... the ability to reason functions very well here ... a big challenge here is to not live in your mind and understand there is a big difference between knowledge and actual experience ... this energy also can help one assist others in seeing things more clearly - in forms such as writing, editing, counselling, teaching, drawing and translating ... there is the ablility to assimilate vast amounts of complex information ... ironically, when it comes to expressing something close to ones heart, this energy can make one obscure it in a lot of irrelevant references ... this energy makes it necessary to thoroughly grasp a specific subject as without training or education one is more likely to suffer greater than others from being unemployed, underemployed or unemployable ... the ultimate goal with this energy is to appreciate that what gets in the way of understanding life is thinking way too much about it - a totally clear mind is really no mind at all !!!! .... the energy of Mercury in Virgo can be expressed in the following ways:

POSITIVE: analytical, objective, systematic, logical, discerning, precise, meticulous, clever, eloquent, well-read, well-informed, accurate, retentive memory, fast learner, highly efficient, good worker, modest, helpful, practical

NEGATIVE: unfeeling, remote, clinical, cold and dry, hypercritical, trivial, worrisome, wordy, bookish, intellectual snob, misses the point, greedy mind, impatient, high strung, workaholic, self-critical, sceptical, slave to reasoning, pointless

Virgo born individuals, no doubt you will be infused with plenty of practical ideas as Mercury passes through your birth sign ... for all of us, with Mercury in Virgo we should remember that the point we are trying to communicate should be remembered, researched, rehearsed and then expressed ... make the best of what you actually know ... what's the use of knowing everything and feeling nothing ??? ...

Even though Virgo is an Earth sign somewhat prone to slower movement, Mercury is back up to full speed and will spend only 17 days in the sign of Virgo ... Mercury  remains in the sign of Virgo until September 16th ...

So for the next two and a half weeks, part of Mercury's mission boils down to encouraging us to making this one simple request - "Just the facts M'am" (know where that came from???) !!!!!!

ACTION, AGGRESSION, TRANSFORMATION, DESIRE - SEX SEX SEX !!!

Mars blazed its way into and began its transit through the "wicked", driven, probing sign of Scorpio today, August 23rd, at 11:24 AM EDT ... and as Mars is the planet of action, aggression and initiative and Scorpio is the sign of profound desire, transformation and regeneration - LOOK OUT!!! ... so how many of you will find yourselves beginning to become really fired up and driven about pursuing something or someone as the days and weeks progress, feeling intense and full of energy, rather irritated about something or just plain extra horny - more so than usual!!! , hmmm???? ...


Mars in Scorpio is energy that is extremely driven, and that would be a huge understatement ... this energy can give one an increased confidence in ones own personal power, makes one very intense, driven and confrontational, but also can make one sexy, compassionate and incisive ... there are apt to be strong desires, compulsions, and a need to thrive on challenges ... some desires may be achieved here only by transforming some intense emotions ... the urge to control others is great along with a susceptibility to vengefulness, resentment, and a lack of trust in others ... there is great endurance with this energy as well as all-or-nothing tendencies ... and the SEX DRIVE - CAN WE TALK??? - is unbelieveably pronounced in this energy ... there is an incredible amount of stamina bestowed by this energy ... most people born with natal Mars in Scorpio understand that sex is a natural bodily function and they can go at it all night long and the next morning pick up where they got off - oops, I guess I should rephrase that and say where the left off!!! - and go at it again ... they also are usually not the least bit inhibited about talking about sex and some are very experimental in their approach to satisfying their drive ... of course other energy in the natal chart could modify this but at the very least these people will be very driven about something ... the house placement at birth would give a good clue as to what it's all about ...

Mars in Scorpio can be very angry about something but you may never know it ... it will forgive but NEVER forget!!! ... it will eventually get retribution in some form but, since it has tenacity, it might not be right away ... this is the natural planning and plotting energy of the zodiac!!! ... Mars in Scorpio can make people a very dangerous enemy as they may hold grudges and nurse anger like steam in a pressure cooker until it explodes and the efffects can be disastrous ... there is also the extra ability to recover from physical strain here more so than any other placement ...

Mars is the "ancient" ruler of Scorpio ... after all, Pluto, the current ruler and also referred to as co-ruler, was not discovered until 1930 ... so this can be a very beneficial placement as Mars is very comfortable in this sign ... the tremendous emotional intensity here gives one relentless courage and a thoroughness in executing their direct intentions ... Mars in Scoprio can lead to the greatest level of spiritual achievement or to the lowest depths of moral degradation depending on how the energy is used ... while this energy can make one very secretive and not reveal their plans or actions without good reason, there is a need here to learn greater detachment and objectivity ...

The essence of Mars in Scorpio is getting through desiring ... the powerful sense of survival and sexuality becomes intertwined here ... it gives one a kind of magnetic intensity that illicits a response from others whether or not you are actually looking for it ... the inherent strength and power of Mars in Scorpio is the ability to heal or transform the environment in some way and this begins with your self-image ... there is absolutely no equal to this energy when it comes to pushing for changes and improvements where they are most needed whether its for personal evolution or the evolution of society ... the possible effects of Mars in Scorpio energy are as follows:

POSITIVE: charismatic, highly sexed, irresistable, emotionally rich, strong-willed, indestructable, forceful, courageous, thorough, exhaustive, determined, ambitious, probing, healing, discreet, perceptive, passionate, deep, powerful

NEGATIVE: megalomaniac, degrading, dissipated, resentful, stubborn, self-destructive, brutal, seething, cruel, exhausting, unrelentless, ruthless, prying, manipulative, devious, caustic, jealous, dark, cold-blooded, revengeful

Mars remains in the sign of Scorpio until October 6th  ... the next 6 weeks could prove to be either extremely productive or highly disastrous depending on how you use and react to the energy ... Scorpio born individuals, remember this is a 6 week period where you become more energized while Mars is in your birth sign - just be careful not to "incinerate" or steam roll over others with this extra boost you recieve!!!

A word of caution ... relationships are bound to undergo great tests and challenges during this time and this is why - Mars is now in Scorpio whose planetary ruler is Pluto, and Pluto, which will station back into Direct motion during this transit of Mars, is currently transiting throught he sign of  Capricorn which is ruled by Saturn, and Saturn is currently transiting through the sign of Libra which is ruled by Venus ... get the picture ??????? ... it truly may become make or break time for many in this area ... and what you may be driven towards in hopes of it ending with a "bang" may only wind up ending with a weak little wimper !!!

THE PURSUIT OF PERFECTION !!!

The Sun began its transit through the methodical, perfectionistic sign of Virgo today, August 22nd, at 1:07 PM EDT ... the energy slows and now shifts from being flamboyant and dramatic to being highly analytical and work oriented ... with the Sun in Virgo, one likes to shine through their competency, through their work and/or health, through being pragmatic, and through their tendency towards discretion ... Virgo is a feminine/earth/mutable(flexible) sign ... it is reserved, modest, practical, very discriminating and industrious, highly analytical and painstaking, and always seeking to know and understand ... its keyphrase is "I ANALYZE" and it's keyword is "Practicality" ... its glyph is the Greek spelling for the word "virgin" ... anatomically it rules the nervous system and the intestines - this energy can make one prone to illness caused by stress and nervous tension ... it can also make one highly prone to ulcers ... it is the sign directly opposite of Pisces in the natural zodiac where one can be dreamy, given to imagination, self-delusion and escapism ... Virgo is the sign of work and self-improvement yielding a perfectionistic nature which will dissect and analyze - often over-analyzing - all of the facts in order to obtain the ultimate truth and gather all available information ...

Virgo is ruled by the planet Mercury - the second sign Mercury rules - the other being Gemini ... Mercury is the ancient God of communication and commerce ... you may remember that Mercury rules intelligence and reason, and tends to give one a rather highstrung temperament ... Mercury represents the intellectual urge, reasoning ability and all avenues of expression ... so naturally it would rule mental capacity, dexterity, rationalization, sensory perceptions, travel - in particular short trips, brothers and sisters, children, speaking, writing, bookkeeping, secretaries, neighborhood activities, letters, mailings, means of transportation, trade and techniques ... where you find Mercury in your natal chart is the place which shows where and how you best communcate ...

Virgo naturally rules the 6th house of the horoscope ... it is a house of duty and substance ... it relates to ones work, health and habits ... it shows employment, employees, tenants, servants, pets, and dependents ... it also shows service to others, routine day to day matters, ones clothing and how it is worn, hygiene, interest in food and health, sickness and all conditions that would affect ones health ... this house also shows aunts and uncles, self-adjustment, and the unconscious mind ... in this house, work and health are tied together ...

The essence of the Sun in Virgo is all about living through analyzing ... here we have the perfectionist ... through constant analysis we seek to reach a state of purity ... this energy must have some kind of work or be of some kind of service for life to make sense ... it is energy that is continuously preparing for something ... there is a need here to perfect some kind of technique through vigorous study and training and through this one can reduce the everyday wear and tear on the nervous system and the intestinal area ... proper rest, retreat and good diet are a must here ... serve your body well and it will serve you and others well in return !!! ... the energy of the Sun in Virgo can be expressed in the following ways:

POSITIVE: thoughtful, analytical, lively mind, observant, scholarly, precise, pure intentions, discriminating, helpful, problem-solving, wholesome, health-conscious, industrious, methodical, efficient, reliable, modest, considerate, pure

NEGATIVE: over thinks, sceptical, worrier, critical, dry, fault-finding, interfering, problem-making, fussy, hypochondriac, workaholic, inflexible, overly mechanical, spoil sport, unsure, stand-offish, sterile, petty, melancholy, picky

The Sun remains in the sign of Virgo until September 22nd ... during the next thirty days we will be immersed in facts, figures, daily work and service issues, health and nutritional issues, and possibly family issues on some level, but we must learn to step back and look at the larger picture to which is a very difficult task under this energy ... if something is working, DON'T try to fix it ... help where it's not needed becomes a hindrance ... understand that true perfection consists of being able to accept life's imperfections and not worry so much about picky, petty issues ... think of the mind as a "lens" with the ability to focus on what is not only close up but far away as well ... with that in mind, there is simply one thing left to say - JUST WHISTLE WHILE YOU WORK !!!